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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I'm a complete bookworm, I'm currently about two thirds through The Time Traveler's Wife, I thought it would be a bit shallow & dull but I'm really impressed so far  |
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over a year ago
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Food of Love by someone I can't remember off the top of my head  I read it every couple of years. It's fiction but the descriptions of Classic Italian cookery are beautiful |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes I did. Haha! I'm interested in the book beyond what the storyline is. I studied fifty shades of grey at university on a psychological level. Honestly, when it's studied in an academic sense it's quite an interesting read. |
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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago
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Currently the Locke & Key graphic novel series by Joe Hill. But I can't read that in the shower so I am still re-reading all the Iain and Iain M Banks novels in order of publication too. I also have the new Christopher Brookmyre waiting to go. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Currently the Locke & Key graphic novel series by Joe Hill. But I can't read that in the shower so I am still re-reading all the Iain and Iain M Banks novels in order of publication too. I also have the new Christopher Brookmyre waiting to go."
I do like a bit of Joe Hill. I love his dad too  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Also reading Grey, quite happy to admit it public too, it's my guilty pleasure.
Next on the list will either be Cecelia Aherne or Dorothy Koomson as I have both of their last 2 books and haven't yet read either of them. Then maybe something a bit grittier, I practically have my own library so I've plenty of choice |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Love reading - I'm currently rereading the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness for about the seventh time.
I loved the Time Travellers Wife, I'll have to dig it out for a reread - thanks for the inspiration OP |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Also reading Grey, quite happy to admit it public too, it's my guilty pleasure.
Next on the list will either be Cecelia Aherne or Dorothy Koomson as I have both of their last 2 books and haven't yet read either of them. Then maybe something a bit grittier, I practically have my own library so I've plenty of choice "
I read Dorothy Koomson as Dean Koontz then... I was going to say, isn't he gritty enough |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Love reading - I'm currently rereading the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness for about the seventh time.
I loved the Time Travellers Wife, I'll have to dig it out for a reread - thanks for the inspiration OP "
You're welcome I'm really loving it so far! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Also reading Grey, quite happy to admit it public too, it's my guilty pleasure.
Next on the list will either be Cecelia Aherne or Dorothy Koomson as I have both of their last 2 books and haven't yet read either of them. Then maybe something a bit grittier, I practically have my own library so I've plenty of choice
I read Dorothy Koomson as Dean Koontz then... I was going to say, isn't he gritty enough "
Haha, yeah definitely gritty enough lol, speaking of which, he could well be the next lol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Also reading Grey, quite happy to admit it public too, it's my guilty pleasure.
Next on the list will either be Cecelia Aherne or Dorothy Koomson as I have both of their last 2 books and haven't yet read either of them. Then maybe something a bit grittier, I practically have my own library so I've plenty of choice
I read Dorothy Koomson as Dean Koontz then... I was going to say, isn't he gritty enough
Haha, yeah definitely gritty enough lol, speaking of which, he could well be the next lol "
I do like some of his, not so much the thrillers but some of his older ones. I loved Phantoms, if you've read that? If not, you should |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The book i have just finished was
Goodbye Dearest Holly
by
Kevin Wells
Very sad 
I read a lot, mostly thriller, crime type books, i read approx 3 books a week, on my Kindle
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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago
Titz Towers, North Notts |
"Engines of War. It's about the impact of railways on warfare. 
That reminds me, what did you think of Salem's Lot, overall?"
I enjoyed it, although I thought it 70% build and 30% action. I've read it before, when I was about 15. |
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Dearly devoted Dexter. It's the second in the series and varies greatly from the TV show which I loved but sufficient time has passed in can read the books in their own right.
Just before that I read Jurassic park: the lost world and highly recommend it, it's much more intelligent than the film and has very few similarities. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Engines of War. It's about the impact of railways on warfare.
That reminds me, what did you think of Salem's Lot, overall?
I enjoyed it, although I thought it 70% build and 30% action. I've read it before, when I was about 15. "
Ahhh, I wondered if it was your first time! I've read it about a dozen times since I was 15, it doesn't bore me. I quite like the slow build up, then BOOM chaos. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Food of Love by someone I can't remember off the top of my head I read it every couple of years. It's fiction but the descriptions of Classic Italian cookery are beautiful "
I read that too. Can't remember if its much of a love story, but the food is amazing and made me conscious of the love in prepairing a meal. A good read. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Last book I read was Sun Tzu; the Art of War. (For the 4th time)
Just started to read the divine comedy.
I keep meaning to read The Art of War but I get distracted by Grisham and Nesbo! "
It's a pretty simple read.... Give it a go. |
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"Also reading Grey, quite happy to admit it public too, it's my guilty pleasure.
Next on the list will either be Cecelia Aherne or Dorothy Koomson as I have both of their last 2 books and haven't yet read either of them. Then maybe something a bit grittier, I practically have my own library so I've plenty of choice "
I have the new Dorothy Koomson, Freya North & Marian Keyes as easy reading for my holiday. I also have Grey but shush |
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Just started to read the divine comedy.
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I wouldn't bother, the punchline isn't worth it
I'm not going to tell you the book I just finished OP, it was one of those 'worthy' ones you're meant to read, and I'd be worried about looking a bit 'up my own arse', so I'm just starting a trashy Tom Clancy for light relief.
Mr ddc |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just started to read the divine comedy.
I wouldn't bother, the punchline isn't worth it
I'm not going to tell you the book I just finished OP, it was one of those 'worthy' ones you're meant to read, and I'd be worried about looking a bit 'up my own arse', so I'm just starting a trashy Tom Clancy for light relief.
Mr ddc"
Ooh, go on, tell us. Please |
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Just started to read the divine comedy.
I wouldn't bother, the punchline isn't worth it
I'm not going to tell you the book I just finished OP, it was one of those 'worthy' ones you're meant to read, and I'd be worried about looking a bit 'up my own arse', so I'm just starting a trashy Tom Clancy for light relief.
Mr ddc
Ooh, go on, tell us. Please "
It had a 98 page epilogue ffs. Which basically just said "they all lived happily ever after"  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Love my fantasy books(dwarves, elves, magic, etc.), but I've been trying to read The Horus Heresy (Warhammer) novels.
I've given up on the fifth book, they got very samey.
About to start Blood of the Elves by Andrzej Sapkowski.
The Witcher computer games are based on his novels. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just started to read the divine comedy.
I wouldn't bother, the punchline isn't worth it
I'm not going to tell you the book I just finished OP, it was one of those 'worthy' ones you're meant to read, and I'd be worried about looking a bit 'up my own arse', so I'm just starting a trashy Tom Clancy for light relief.
Mr ddc
Ooh, go on, tell us. Please
It had a 98 page epilogue ffs. Which basically just said "they all lived happily ever after" "
The Gruffalo??? |
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By *P2903Couple
over a year ago
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"It had a 98 page epilogue ffs. Which basically just said "they all lived happily ever after" "
That's not an answer! Spill the beans
Whilst we're at it, which cheesy Clancy book was it? |
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Ooh, go on, tell us. Please
It had a 98 page epilogue ffs. Which basically just said "they all lived happily ever after"
The Gruffalo???"
They all live happily ever after in the Gruffalo? Spoiler Alert!!
Now you've ruined tomorrow's read for me!
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"It had a 98 page epilogue ffs. Which basically just said "they all lived happily ever after"
That's not an answer! Spill the beans
Whilst we're at it, which cheesy Clancy book was it?"
Command Authority.
Though I'm still not sure about this idea of using a dead author's name on what is surely someone else's book |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Also reading Grey, quite happy to admit it public too, it's my guilty pleasure.
Next on the list will either be Cecelia Aherne or Dorothy Koomson as I have both of their last 2 books and haven't yet read either of them. Then maybe something a bit grittier, I practically have my own library so I've plenty of choice
I read Dorothy Koomson as Dean Koontz then... I was going to say, isn't he gritty enough
Haha, yeah definitely gritty enough lol, speaking of which, he could well be the next lol
I do like some of his, not so much the thrillers but some of his older ones. I loved Phantoms, if you've read that? If not, you should "
I shall check and see if it's in my collection, my bestie gave me a massive box full that I still haven't got through and there's a few of his in it, don't think I've read any of his before, but that means nothing lol |
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By *P2903Couple
over a year ago
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"It had a 98 page epilogue ffs. Which basically just said "they all lived happily ever after"
That's not an answer! Spill the beans
Whilst we're at it, which cheesy Clancy book was it?
Command Authority.
Though I'm still not sure about this idea of using a dead author's name on what is surely someone else's book"
That's definitely ghost authored |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Also reading Grey, quite happy to admit it public too, it's my guilty pleasure.
Next on the list will either be Cecelia Aherne or Dorothy Koomson as I have both of their last 2 books and haven't yet read either of them. Then maybe something a bit grittier, I practically have my own library so I've plenty of choice
I have the new Dorothy Koomson, Freya North & Marian Keyes as easy reading for my holiday. I also have Grey but shush "
Oh I have the newest Marian Keyes too, not got round to that either lol. Never been a fan of Freya North really.
Grey hasn't disappointed yet lol, as cheesy and awfully written as the first, but oh so addictive lol |
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"Love reading - I'm currently rereading the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness for about the seventh time.
I loved the Time Travellers Wife, I'll have to dig it out for a reread - thanks for the inspiration OP "
I'm having an op later in the month and I've got the last one in the Deborah Harkness trilogy, the latest PJ Tracy, the latest Phil Rickman already on my kindle and the new Lee Childs is ordered and will arrive at the beginning of August.
I may be laid up for a while but I'm going to make the most of it! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Wicked ambition, Victoria Fox. A novel of glitz, glamour and sex. I love these bonkbuster type novels in the summer.
After this I shall read I heart Las Vegas |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Love reading - I'm currently rereading the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness for about the seventh time.
I loved the Time Travellers Wife, I'll have to dig it out for a reread - thanks for the inspiration OP
I'm having an op later in the month and I've got the last one in the Deborah Harkness trilogy, the latest PJ Tracy, the latest Phil Rickman already on my kindle and the new Lee Childs is ordered and will arrive at the beginning of August.
I may be laid up for a while but I'm going to make the most of it! "
im in the middle of Shadow of Night. If I were you a reread of the first two would be in order just to make sure the full story was fresh in my mind . Best of luck with your op |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Dr Seus Green Eggs and Ham.... Followed by the Hungry Caterpillar. Every night. Groundhog Day here.... "
I'm lucky, I think, I have Green Eggs and Ham read to me every night  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The Burning Wire by Jeffery Deaver.
Now reading The Kill Room.
I have one more in the series then I can't decide between reading the all Jack Reacher series or the Bosch novels. |
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By *haunMan
over a year ago
Halton |
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I do like some of his, not so much the thrillers but some of his older ones. I loved Phantoms, if you've read that? If not, you should "
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Phantoms was an excellent book.
Really loved his output around that time.
Watchers was another good one.
Sadly he got rich, slightly complacent and maybe run out of good 'horror' ideas?
But a lot of his back catalog is great to read.
.
Just finished two good ones (not Koontz)
.
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.
If you are a Sci-Fi or fantasy geek and grew up in the 80's then this book is for you.
Lots of references to TV, film and gaming from that period set in a future Virtual reality world.
Highly recommended.
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And
The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer.
Sort of music autobiography / help books.
I think She is amazing anyway.
But her book was fantastic.
Great insight into trusting people and asking for help but also a good look at how artists in the industry not mainstream can work with their fans to continue to make new music.
.
And now just finishing off the Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Happy to read articles and factual books all day.
Last novel was Pride and Prejudice for my English O level, what a load of drivel! Masterpiece? I prefer the Red Dwarf version with the T72 in Jane Austen World.
Kryton emerging from the lake blows away Mrs Bennet and her daughters "I don't think I made myself clear, Mr Lister, dinner is served"!!!! |
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By *iaFlashCouple
over a year ago
walsall |
Nia is currently reading The Intimate Adventures of a London Call Girl, by Belle De Jour.
Flash last read Star Wars novels known as The Darth Bane Trilogy:
Path of Destruction, Rule of Two and Dynasty of Evil.
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
I'm in the middle of a murder mystery, it's not great and I have guessed who the killer is.
The last book I read was excellent, though. I recommend it to you all: The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell. It has made me think about what shapes us.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I do like some of his, not so much the thrillers but some of his older ones. I loved Phantoms, if you've read that? If not, you should
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Phantoms was an excellent book.
Really loved his output around that time.
Watchers was another good one.
Sadly he got rich, slightly complacent and maybe run out of good 'horror' ideas?
But a lot of his back catalog is great to read.
.
Just finished two good ones (not Koontz)
.
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.
If you are a Sci-Fi or fantasy geek and grew up in the 80's then this book is for you.
Lots of references to TV, film and gaming from that period set in a future Virtual reality world.
Highly recommended.
.
And
The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer.
Sort of music autobiography / help books.
I think She is amazing anyway.
But her book was fantastic.
Great insight into trusting people and asking for help but also a good look at how artists in the industry not mainstream can work with their fans to continue to make new music.
.
And now just finishing off the Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde.
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Amanda Palmer? Neil Gaiman's wife? |
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By *haunMan
over a year ago
Halton |
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I do like some of his, not so much the thrillers but some of his older ones. I loved Phantoms, if you've read that? If not, you should
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Phantoms was an excellent book.
Really loved his output around that time.
Watchers was another good one.
Sadly he got rich, slightly complacent and maybe run out of good 'horror' ideas?
But a lot of his back catalog is great to read.
.
Just finished two good ones (not Koontz)
.
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.
If you are a Sci-Fi or fantasy geek and grew up in the 80's then this book is for you.
Lots of references to TV, film and gaming from that period set in a future Virtual reality world.
Highly recommended.
.
And
The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer.
Sort of music autobiography / help books.
I think She is amazing anyway.
But her book was fantastic.
Great insight into trusting people and asking for help but also a good look at how artists in the industry not mainstream can work with their fans to continue to make new music.
.
And now just finishing off the Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde.
Amanda Palmer? Neil Gaiman's wife? "
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Correct... The one and only Neil Gaiman
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Neil gets a lot of references in Amanda's book, talking about how they meet etc.
And talking about Neil and books..
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For me, you can just about read anything by him as I think he is a great author.
American Gods
The Graveyard Book
The ocean at the end of the lane. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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River of pain...I forget the authors name, it's a new book in the alien series if you like that kind of thing...it's the story of the colonists on Hadleys hope, set right before aliens. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I do like some of his, not so much the thrillers but some of his older ones. I loved Phantoms, if you've read that? If not, you should
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Phantoms was an excellent book.
Really loved his output around that time.
Watchers was another good one.
Sadly he got rich, slightly complacent and maybe run out of good 'horror' ideas?
But a lot of his back catalog is great to read.
.
Just finished two good ones (not Koontz)
.
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.
If you are a Sci-Fi or fantasy geek and grew up in the 80's then this book is for you.
Lots of references to TV, film and gaming from that period set in a future Virtual reality world.
Highly recommended.
.
And
The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer.
Sort of music autobiography / help books.
I think She is amazing anyway.
But her book was fantastic.
Great insight into trusting people and asking for help but also a good look at how artists in the industry not mainstream can work with their fans to continue to make new music.
.
And now just finishing off the Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde.
Amanda Palmer? Neil Gaiman's wife?
---
Correct... The one and only Neil Gaiman
.
Neil gets a lot of references in Amanda's book, talking about how they meet etc.
And talking about Neil and books..
.
For me, you can just about read anything by him as I think he is a great author.
American Gods
The Graveyard Book
The ocean at the end of the lane."
I've just read The Ocean At The End Of The Lane that was brilliant. Incredibly strange, but brilliant. Yeah, I liked The Graveyard Book. I loved Coraline & Other Stories and Stardust too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Nearly finished Physics Of The Impossible by Michio Kaku....
Amazing read though I tend to forget most of it after 10 min
Every 10 min I'm freshly amazed once more! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Book worm here also.
Just finished The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for the 3rd time.
Up next, James Patterson - The Beach House. "
Got distracted by your new avatar ( been away a couple of weeks like a kid I a candy shop this morning)
Last book was fun land Steven king... It was rubbish ... But I've not yet forgiven Stephen for the black tower...
Of the back of the Jonathan strange show I think on going to read The black alchemist next |
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